International Chemical Safety Cards

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0036

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
1,2-Benzene-dicarboxylic acid dibutyl ester
n-Butyl phthalate
C16H22O4 / C6H4(COOC4H9)2
Molecular mass: 278.3
CAS # 84-74-2
RTECS # TI0875000
ICSC # 0036
UN # 3082
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES
Safety goggles,
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in vermiculite, sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.


UN Haz Class: 9
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ICSC: 0036 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

DIBUTYL PHTHALATE ICSC: 0036

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes (phthalic anhydride, ICSC # 0315).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): ppm; 5 mg/m3 (ACGIH 199?-199?)
MAK not established (1992)


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 340°C
Melting point: -35°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.05
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.001
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.01
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.58
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: c.c. 157°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 402°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.5 (at 235°C) to about 2.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.72
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water.
NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
NFPA Code: H0; F1; R0;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0036 DIBUTYL PHTHALATE
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